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Food inflation makes significant 2.1 percent drop
Data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that food and non alcoholic beverage inflation has made a sharp drop down to 10.1 percent in October 2023.
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Experts warn preparation is “vital” for UK food exports to Europe
A group of experts have warned the UK food industry that those looking to sell their food products in Europe must effectively prepare ahead of exportation.
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New DEFRA Secretary appointed amid major government changes
Steve Barclay has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Thérèse Coffey stepping down.
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Episode 44: Food to Go…LIVE
Josh and Grace bring you the first ever live episode of Food to Go, in which they discuss sustainability in the food and beverage sector across different markets with four esteemed guests.
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Brits stall on spending despite landmark single digit grocery inflation
Grocery price inflation has reached single digits for the first time since July 2022 and now sits at 9.7 percent, latest data reveals.
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Pizza Express launches frozen range in Tesco
Restaurant chain Pizza Express has expanded its retail range, now offering consumers a variety of frozen products in a leading UK supermarket.
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Aldi makes announcement that will impact shoppers across the UK
Britain's fourth largest supermarket Aldi has confirmed that it will be closing all of its stores on Boxing Day.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key driver of food insecurity, says UK
Justin Addison, UK Delegation to the OSCE, has shared his belief that Russia’s attack on Ukraine is one of the main drivers of current food insecurity.
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Six ways to address the labor shortfall in hospitality
Philip Saneski shares his key takeaways from the “Plugging the gaps” session at Food Integrity Global, advising the hospitality sector how to attract and retain staff.
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FDA seeks to revoke brominated vegetable oil regulation
The FDA has proposed a rule to revoke regulation that allows the use of brominated vegetable oil in food based on data and remaining “unresolved safety questions”.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella and choking hazards
In this week’s Recall Roundup, we look at food recalls from the UK and US including Toxic Waste Slime Lickers being taken from shelves due to the possibility of them being a choking hazard.
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Hong Kong urged to lift Japanese seafood import bans
After G7 appealed for an “immediate repeal” of import bans on Japanese seafood products, a Japanese diplomat has urged the city government to relax Fukushima restrictions in the interest of Japanese businesses
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Red Tractor halts new standards pending NFU governance review
In response to apprehensions among farmers, the UK's Red Tractor food assurance scheme has delayed the introduction of new standards and modules until the conclusion of the NFU's governance review.
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Retailer observes surge in health-conscious shopping habits
According to data from a UK supermarket giant, 3.3 million Tesco consumers purchased at least 10 percent more healthy products last year.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes spotlight
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US involving Listeria monocytogenes.
